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Overview

This 4-port USB 3.0 hub turns your laptop or desktop USB-A port into two standard USB-A ports, one USB-A fast-charge port and one USB-C™ port. You can also extend the range of your USB devices by using this hub as a mid-point repeater.

Connect more devices quickly and easily

The 4-port hub is designed for easy port access, when the hub is mounted or sitting on your desk. The hub ports are spaced with enough room between them to easily plug or unplug your USB devices, without having to disconnect other devices from neighboring ports.

With extra USB 3.0 ports, you can increase productivity and connect more devices to your computer, or simply avoid the hassle of swapping connected devices on your port-limited laptop. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting new USB-C devices, like an external USB-C drive, to a traditional USB-A port on your computer.

It’s perfect for IT professionals or anyone who needs to plug and unplug their devices regularly.

Enjoy mounted or desktop convenience

This hub is perfect the perfect accessory for a laptop or desktop workstation, with a rugged metal housing that can withstand the wear and tear of daily use.

With the included wall-mount bracket, you can attach the hub to a surface such as a desktop or wall, to better suit your needs.

Charge-and-sync your mobile devices

With the available fast-charge port, the hub helps to ensure that your tablet or smartphone are charged and ready to use when you need them. You can also sync and access your device while it is charging. The USB-A charge port supports USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2 and delivers up to 2.4 amps of power, so you can charge your mobile device faster than traditional USB ports allow.

The HB30A3A1CST is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Applications

Installation in locations where USB 3.0 ports need to be securely mounted to a surface, such as a wall or under a desk

Upgrade and expand the connection capabilities of your MacBook, Ultrabook, laptop, or desktop

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Buy

It is possible to use some USB hubs without a power supply, however, doing so may prevent the USB hub or certain high-power USB peripherals from operating. It is always recommended to use an included power supply with a USB hub when possible.

When a power adapter is not used on a hub that comes with a power adapter, power is drawn from the USB port on the computer and then divided between the ports on the hub. This reduces the power delivery to individual ports and high-powered USB peripherals, such as external hard drives, may not start.

On USB hubs that can use a power adapter, more power can be supplied to USB ports than what is possible with a single USB port.

If your USB peripherals require power adapters, they probably do not require power from the USB port and can be used on a USB hub without a power adapter. With USB peripherals that use power adapters, the USB ports on the hub are only used for data transfer and do not draw power from the hub.

USB peripherals that require low power (for example, keyboards and mice) can be used on hubs without a power adapter, in conjunction with other low-power USB peripherals. In this case, power is drawn from the computer's USB port, as described above.